Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Our Rating: 75 %

Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

responsive touchscreen display

stylish aluminum design

fast charging support

solid performance benchmarks

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average battery life

ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid state drive

full hd display

ample connectivity options

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited upgradeability

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
70 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 35.97 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.265 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Platinum Quiet blue
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features PixelSense Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 82% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Dual stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Compliant Standards Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture trackpad, Alcantara material palm rest Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home in S mode
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) MyASUS
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features - System password, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - UL 1459, FCC Part 15 Class B, EU RoHS, EU REACH
SAR Value 0.308 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - BQ140W
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